Articles General guidelines 1. Articles are pieces of writing giving information, advice or suggestions to the readers. 2.

They are usually written for the school magazine or school newsletter. 3. The tone and style are formal. 4. An articles format a) Title can be taken from the rubric b) Writers name Just write By, and then followed by your name just below the title. c) The people who are going to read the article. Question Many students feel that they have too many things to do in one day. Many of them really do not manage their time wisely and end up not completing their homework or school projects on time. You want to make a few suggestions on how they can manage their time in a better and more effective way. Write an article for your school magazine giving your suggestions on how to manage time. Include the following points. y y y y y y y y y y y y Change attitude Pay attention in class Try to complete as much homework as possible during school hours Make a To do list Set priorities right Set a realistic target for examination Plan a personal timetable Make time for rest and relaxation Join study groups Seek help from parents, teachers or friends Speak to school counsellor Stay happy and healthy

When writing the article, you should remember to:

Include the title Include the writers name Include all the points given Write in the format of an article

Sample Answer How to Manage Time By Albert Moss Today many students feel that they have too many things to do in one day. Many of them really do not manage their time wisely and end up not completing their homework or school projects on time. So, here I would like to give some suggestions to students on __________________________________. Firstly, students must _____________________________. Next, students

should__________________________________________________.Thirdly,students ___________________________________________. _________________________________list. Students ought to_______________________________. for their Students should Furthermore students can

______________________________________

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Furthermore, students can _____________________________________. Students must also ______________________________________. Students can __________________________________. All students should ________________________________________________ if needed. Students should _______________________________________if necessary. Finally students

____________________________ when they _______________________________.

Examination Tips

1. Introduction of the article can be taken from the rubric as shown in the sample.

2. All students need to do is to add the phrase students followed by a modal, in front of the given content points to create meaningful sentences. e.g Students should, Students must etc. 3. Use conjunctions and sequence connectors

Practice 1

You are asked to write an article for your school magazine Your article is on Disciplinary Problems in Schools. In your article, you also suggest ways to overcome the problems. Below are some notes you have made. Problems y Playing truant cutting classes, loitering in shopping complexes, frequenting cybercafes during school hours y y y y Smoking in toilets, behind the bushes, cutting classes to smoke Bullying intimidating, beating, extorting money Vandalism destroying school property, graffiti Gangsterism involved in gangs, fighting, recruiting juniors

Suggestions to overcome the problems y y y y y y Counselling Joining voluntary organization Being active in games and societies Doing part-time job Taking up a hobby Intervention by parents

Do remember: y y y y To give a title That your audience are students To use all the notes given above To write in paragraphs